SA Golf Trader - March | April 2019

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Vol. 92 • MAR | APR 2019 • www.sagolftrader.co.za

Special Features: • Mpumalanga road trip • Product review - The Wilson D7 line • Celebrity golfer profile - Henry Davids • Golf supply and demand trends in Europe

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Cover Photo: Leopard Creek

KNOW YOUR PGA PRO, CROSSWORD PUZZLE, AFFORDABLE GOLF, KIDS STUFF AND SO MUCH MORE...

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In this edition we head east and explore the golf courses and touring options that Mpumalanga offers.

From down to earth 9-hole tracks such as Kambaku to one of the most acclaimed golf courses in the world - Leopard Creek, Mpumalanga has it all and the province is of course also home to the Kruger National Park. Click here to go to page 10 and start planning your trip.

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We wish to thank the following for their invaluable contributions;

SP E C IA L F E AT U R E S Mpumalanga road trip

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Product review – The Wilson D7 line

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Celebrity golfer profile – Henry Davids 58 Golf supply and demand trends in Europe

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REGULARS LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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TUITION & INSTRUCTION

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Know your rules

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Schwartz Golf Academy - Importance of a good setup

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Links, Hazards & Fairways

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Know your PGA pro

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AFFORDABLE GOLF

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RESULTS & RANKINGS

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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Schwartz Golf Academy

AMATEUR NEWS

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Les Blair

GREENKEEPING

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David Doubell

KIDS STUFF

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KPMG

SA GOLF TRADER DIRECTORY

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FACEBOOK FAVOURITES

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LE T TER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send us your letters, giving us your views, opinions or articles of interest (max 500 words). The most interesting letter will be published in the next edition of SA Golf Trader.

Dear Neville Firstly a big thanks for the magazine, I find it informative and a really handy guide especially when we are planning getaways with the boys at the club. Do you still print or is it purely online now? I prefer online but I do know that some of the guys (especially the older generation) still like reading actual magazines.

You recently ran a poll on your Facebook page asking what we think of the new golf rules. I have mixed feelings on the changes; I feel that eliminating the double hit penalty on the same swing is a good move and that the new three minute search time will speed up play (which is very necessary).

However I don’t like watching professional golfers putting with the flag in, it just seems wrong and I have seen statistics proving that you have more of a chance with the flag in.

The other rule that irks me is the drop from knee height, although it’s not so much the rule but the fact that if you forget to drop it from knee height (as Rickie Fowler did at the WGC Mexico) and drop it from shoulder height as was previously the rule then you get penalised. They should make allowances for this as it’s actually to ones disadvantage to drop the ball from a greater height.

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Oh well those are just my thoughts on the issue, all the best.

Regards Tian Nel

Dear Tian

Thanks for writing in. We do still print a small quantity of magazines although our shift has been firmly to online.

As to the new rules I think it is just a matter of time and adaption. I felt a bit sorry for Rickie but as a professional you need to be acutely aware of the rules and report an infringement as soon as you realise it, just like Rickie did. I see that the incident has led to him doing some humorous versions of the knee drop which I thought was good as sometimes you need to lighten the mood.

Enjoy your golf and hopefully you and your mates can put together a golf tour to Mpumalanga with the aid of our special feature in this edition.

Regards

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Importance of a good setup

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s golfers we always open to new suggestions and advice.

Do you spend time understanding the basic setup in the golf swing and what can go wrong in the swing if you don’t do it correctly?

There are a lot of things to remember before starting the golf swing.

SWING FAULTS THAT CAN BE AVOIDED: Ball flights you can see if you aim right of the target.

A fade, pull or push.

You might think you have pushed the ball, but in fact it may have started on the line you aligned yourself.

I am going to go through the importance of good alignment and your weight distribution in the stance.

There are a few swing faults that can creep in the golf swing if you align yourself incorrectly and your weight favours your toes.

Pro golfers often practice with alignment sticks and choose a specific target as accuracy is obviously vital in setting themselves up for a birdie or eagle putt.

STANCE and ALIGNMENT: At some stage you may have heard a golfer say over the top or chicken and that nasty word S_ _ _ K. Sometimes this can be avoided if you aim correctly and your weight is 50/50 between your feet.

When aiming too far right it can cause you to redirect your swing path to get the ball going to your target.

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tuition & instruction You can have a “chicken wing” in the swing, this can happen because you can’t extend your club to the intended target and you will swing left and get cramped on the impact position.

The fade will happen, as you redirect your swing path you will keep your club face open and put side spin on the golf ball because you want to avoid pulling your shot.

A simple fix is to use 2 alignment rods parallel to your target when you go to the range. The one is aligned at the target and the other is to align your body.

I always ask my students “what must go to the hole, your ball or your body”?

Aim your clubface to your target and then your body parallel to your clubface.

At first it will feel like you are aligned left of target, after a few range sessions you will see a change and your club will release to your target and you won’t have to redirect you swing path.

I always ask the golfers to aim straight to target, then we can start identifying their natural ball flight and aim accordingly to that.

WEIGHT: There can be a number of swing faults that can happen if there is too much weight on your toes when addressing the ball: You can struggle to release your clubhead and you can also swing left causing a fade or a pull shot.

Some golfers struggle to keep their balance through the golf swing.

When taking the setup, start from your hips by pressing your bum back and your chest will tilt over, then bend your knees slightly. You should feel your weight in the middle or balls of your feet.

In the top picture you can see that the knees are almost over the toes and in the bottom picture the knees are slightly bent.

When taking your stance someone should not be able to push you over your feet.

Next time you go practice try these basic setup positions and you will be one step closer to fading or pulling the ball less.

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ACROSS 1. (Surname) A measure of power, this golfer hails from Perth, Australia. He was ranked number one in the World Amateur Golf Rankings for one week in June 2013 (4) 3. A palace purported to be the first recorded place where golf was played outside of Scotland (8) 9. Hennie Otto likes a bingo style game (5) 10. (Surname then first name) Playing on the European Senior Tour this Scottish golfer had his first win in the 2018 Scottish Senior Open (3, 4) 11. Admit it; your opponent won the hole (7) 12. Previously known as a mashie (4) 14. Often compared to Gary Player due to his stature, this South African golfer won the Joburg Open in 2013 (7, 6) 17. (Surname) This Spanish golfer was over the moon when he helped his country to a runner up position at the 1999 World Cup of Golf (4) 19. (Surname) A day after Oliver Fisher shot a 59 in the Portugal Masters, this Canadian professional shot 59 at the Brazil Open (7) 22. A mix up resulted in a commentator asking Nick Faldo re his favourite pasta dish (7) 23. Closely associated with golf, this sponsorship keeps ticking over (5) 24. (Surname) This Japanese golfer with a penchant for cowboy hats placed fourth at the 2009 Masters (8) 25. Walter Lees was an English professional golfer, no German ass (4)

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KNOW YOUR PGA

PRO Darren Plumb PGA Professional Mbombela Golf Club

hate to know the hours he has given to 1. When did you qualify as a PGA Professional? this game in order to bring happiness and In April 2009 others into it?

2. What made you choose this career?

Darren Millington- the PGA professional I Following Matric, I got selected to attend the did my apprenticeship under. He took no Tshwane University of Technology’s (TUT) Golf nonsense, taught me the trade and is really Program and when I requested a referral letter a great operator and ambassador for the from Darren Millington the PGA Club PGA brand.

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Describe a typical work day for a PGA if I would assist him in his shop over the Club Professional. weekends and have never looked back since My current role involves me overseeing 2005. the whole club’s operations. This typically 3. Has it always been golf for you? means you can’t be everywhere and rely I played numerous sports at school, with on a dedicated supportive team. So it cricket, swimming, hockey and golf taking generally starts with coffee, staff chats up most of the weeks and weekends. When I to follow up on the weeks plans and the got selected for TUT the rest kind of fell by the objectives met. Then I meet and greet with wayside and it became golf, golf, golf. golfers, members, handle e-mails, reports, 4. Did you ever play or did you ever want to golf day & function quotes. To close off play on tour? the day, some sundowners on the deck Never played but yes, wanted to, but I suppose chatting to the golfers/ we all have that idea at some point of time in members about their our golf career. game or the upcoming 5. Who has been you mentor in the golfing events – I mean it is a industry? great view.

There are two PGA Club Professionals that 7. You have been cover this. involved with the Jock Dale Hayes – because of his character and his of the bushveld ability to always appear to be having fun and tournament for a being excited about golf even with the amount couple of years now, of time he has put into the industry. Would

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what makes this such a special tournament?

The history, comraderie and ‘gees’ is what sets this apart from most other tournaments.

There is no real pressure on being the best golfer, but rather having the most amount of fun, meeting new friends and rekindling old friendships from the past whilst playing a game of golf, having a cold beer or more and enjoying the live music, and this for the entire week.

8. This is one of the biggest amateur ournaments in the country, what are you’re biggest challenges during this week?

Waking up on time. You generally get to bed around 1am and are back to put the coffee on and get things going before the next days golfers arrive at around 5am. There is again a very supportive Jock Committee that spends months prepping for the week and no stone gets left unturned, so generally there are no surprises during the week. As long as the greens are good, beers cold and showers hot the golfers have a great time over that week. Once you have played in one, you will definitely be back, no questions.

9. This is your 10th year as a PGA Professional, what do you enjoy most about the industry.

I thoroughly enjoy the meeting of new people, getting time to chat to them and seeing the joy when they come off the course

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and say, “Wow, we had a great time and will definitely be back.”

The members of a golf club always come first. Do you agree with the phrase “The member is always right”?

The members are the club’s greatest asset.

Without them, the club will cease to exist so they must be looked after, and serious concerns addressed. While I might not be in full agreement with “the member is always right”, I do believe that “the member is never wrong.”

Slow play is one of the biggest problems in golf today, how do you manage slow play at Mbombela Golf Club?

Slow play generally stems from undisciplined golfers. What I mean here is it is covered in the rule book, so should be adhered to in the same way as the other rules. I am lucky here in that our members understand the etiquette of the game and that slow play is frowned upon so generally sort each other out. Our caddies also assist slower playing groups in keeping up with the pace of play.

Does your position require you to be available on weekends, evenings, and holidays, and if so, does this place demands on your personal life?

Yes, the golf industry is time consuming and even more so during the holiday season, when numerous golfers descend on the facility to come enjoy a game. I am lucky to have a supportive wife, who comes from the hospitality sector and understands the demands from this industry.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Luckily the Kruger National Park is just 30min down the road for me, so a night or two in the park with the family is a great way to unwind and relax.

Do you still get time to play?

From time to time depending on what is happening at the club. I try to play three times a month and strive to make it with different members of the club.

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Mpumalanga road trip

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hen you set off to visit the Mpumalanga Province it is always with a sense of excitement, “the place where the sun rises” as it means in Xhosa borders Swaziland and Mozambique and is divided into two distinct regions by the Drakensberg escarpment. A westerly half called the Highveld and an easterly area known as the Lowveld.

There are many more golf courses in the area other than the seven mentioned above but our five day window period had us on our toes and we selected these for the variety that they offer.

I would strongly recommend a golf tour taking in at least four of the above combined with either a visit to the Kruger National Park or a spot of Tiger fishing in the Komati River.

The Lowveld is subtropical, due to its latitude and proximity to the warm Indian Ocean. The Highveld is comparatively much cooler, due to its altitude of 2300 m to 1700 m above sea level. Over a period of five days we travelled to the Highveld to visit Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate just outside the small town of Dullstroom.

We then headed down to the Lowveld and visited Sabi River Sun, White River Country Club, Mbombela Golf Club, Malelane Golf Club, Leopard Creek and Kambaku Golf Club in Komatipoort.

You will not find an experience like this anywhere else in the world and with the Lalapalm Competition coming up at Malelane Golf Club between the 17th and 20th of April, the Big Easter Festival at White River Country Club between the 17th and 21st of April and the Jock of the Bushveld Amateur Tournament at Mbombela Golf Club between the 28th April and the 5th May you would be well advised to read this feature, book your accommodation, pack your clubs and then head east…

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WALKERSONS’ GOLF PACKAGE

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alkersons Hotel & Spa set in the rolling hills of the Mpumalanga highlands with beautiful views and unrivalled serenity, just beyond the picturesque hamlet of Dullstroom, is known for its stylish country charm, and is famous for its fishing. The area’s fishing industry dates back to the early 1900s and fishermen have been flocking to Dullstroom ever since.

The cosy country hotel, built in 1993 offers an indulgent choice of 27 hotel suites: 14 Lakeside suites and 11 slightly larger, Luxury Lakeside suites; the Manor suite with two bedrooms (sleeps two adults and two children over the age of 6); a Honeymoon suite with an extra-long king size four-poster bed, plus six fully-furnished, spacious self-catering cottages (sleeping from 4 to 10) dotted around the grounds, suitable for families with children under 12.

The Flying Scotsman and Terrace restaurants treat guests and day visitors to superior dining, unpretentious country fare and light meals, all lovingly prepared by a passionate team.

The Walkersons Spa offers an extensive pampering menu with bespoke signature treatments delivered by expert therapists.

Walkersons, awarded the 2018 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, is an easy drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, and is ideal for a luxurious weekend break in the country, or the perfect venue for a wedding or a business conference.

It is also perfect for a spot of golf - Walkersons Hotel & Spa has, for your golfing pleasure, partnered with Highland Gate Golf and Trout Estate (a magnificent golf course, rated as one of the best in South Africa), to offer you a special Golf Package: Book a two night stay (or longer) in a Luxury Lakeside suite and you will receive either two complimentary rounds of golf *at the Highland Gate Golf and Trout Estate, OR one complimentary round of golf* and one complimentary 60min massage*. This special offer is valid from April to July, 2019. ** The golf and massage must be booked at the time of making the accommodation booking - both are subject to availability.

No matter how long your stay at Walkersons – it certainly will not feel like it is long enough!

Rates: From R 2 635 per person per night in a Lakeside Suite on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis or R 3 035 per person in a Luxury Suite on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

To book, call Reservations on 013 253 7000 or email reservations@walkersons.co.za www.walkersons.co.za | Facebook: Walkersons Hotel & Spa | Twitter: Walkersons Hotel

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A Brief History of “The Jock”

n 1967 J.J. Van Rensburg and Rip Riphagen created a new topic of conversation in the pub at the Nelspruit Gold Club - a place where most bright ideas originate. Lively discussion ensued amongst the “manne” for many a memorable evening with major contributions from Christo Basson and Ken Myers and the concept of Jock was born.

The idea was taken to Committee where it was met with very mixed feelings, however, months of pub discussions had armed the proponents of Jock with very persuasive arguments and Jock’s birth became official. The first jock was played from Thursday to Sunday and consisted of two 18-hole competitions each day with the 36-hole Lowveld Open on the Sunday. In 1969 Jock was extended to include Wednesday. It was not unusual in those early jocks for players to be called to the tee for the afternoon competition while still battling up the 18th hole of the morning round.

In 1973 the tournament was changed to its present format, including the Tuesdays from 1977 and the Monday from 1981. A feature of the first Jock was the presence of Bobby Locke who entertained us with his ukulele until 4.00am on Sunday morning then curled up in the lounge and went to sleep. He was

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awakened for his tee off time but informed Ken Myers that he required some “hair of the dog”. Old baggy pants duly retired to the pub for a “few” gins after which the maestro recorded a 141 gross for the day and Ken retired to bed - for the day!

Jock has not only survived since those early days, indeed it has prospered and since 1969 the tournament has been oversubscribed each year. Currently approximately 2 000 rounds of golf are played over the week by 800 competitors and it is reputed to be the largest amateur tournament of its kind.

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then it speaks volumes that even with the advent of the “Barberton Daisy” the “Lalapalm” and numerous other similar tournaments, the Jock retains its reputation for being the best and the Jock plaque the most sought after trophy in amateur golf.

It is not just a golf tournament but a meeting place where friendships are made and renewed some panning the entire 52 years.

This year Jock comes of age and we trust you will find your tournament as enjoyable as those you have attended in the past. We look forward to hosting you at the club for the week, sharing the old and new stories and some cold beers together.

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The Malelane Golf Club

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alelane is a country-style nine-hole golf club with 18 tees that is situated at the front door of the Kruger National Park. The Kruger Park Malelane gate is a mere kilometre away from the golf course.

Conceptualized in 1963, construction began in 1967 and the first golf ball was teed-up on 15 March 1969. TSB Sugar constructed the main building and helped towards the development of the course. The highlight of the opening was to host Gary Player. Today TSB now known as RCL still support the club, but most of the funds come from the members and visitors playing fees.

It is unique and challenging yet friendly. A course that makes you feel you’re at home. It’s visually attractive and memorable once played.

It has an abundance of fauna and flora and the birdlife is prolific.

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One of the major events in the history of the club is the much sought after Lalapalm Competition. A three-day competition spread over four days allows visitors the opportunity to relax and spend time game viewing in the Southern region of the Kruger National Park.

It is always played just prior to the Easter Weekend holidays and this year it will be hosted from the 17th to 20th April.

Several accommodation opportunities within the area can be recommended and one of those that stand out is Kruger View Chalets which is nestled on the Crocodile River (the Kruger National Park is on the other side of the river).

Only a few minutes from the golf course, Kruger View Chalets offer a range of self-catering accommodation that is ideal for business or for pleasure, with the whole family, that special someone or just yourself.

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One of Africa’s golfing jewels

Leopard Creek

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ituated on the southern bank of the Crocodile river forming the natural border of the world-renowned Kruger Park lies one of Africa’s golfing jewels – Leopard Creek. Born of the vision of a banker and the expertise of one of the world’s greatest golfers, it was founded on the values of friendship, a common love for the game of golf and a shared reverence for nature. Drawing

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from this intricate wealth of nature, Leopard Creek is an unobtrusive part of the environment – blending, complementing and enhancing – truly a gift of nature.

Innovative architectural and landscaping techniques ensure that the Leopard Creek golf course and living areas are naturally protected from animals, while lakes and

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S pecial F eature – M pumalanga R oad T rip small streams have been diverted through the development to create scenic vistas and interesting golf strategies.

Golfing hazards take on a new dimension at Leopard Creek, for much of the water is home to the magnificent creatures for which the river is named, crocodiles. Extensive use has been made of water features and sightings of crocodile, hippo, antelope, buffalo and elephant are commonplace, on the course or in the Kruger Park bordering the course.

a covered patio – watch play on the 9th and 18th greens or enjoy a leisurely cocktail and a superb view of the animals in the Kruger National Park. A second terrace leading out from a fully equipped bar offers spectacular sunset vistas over the river. An extensive, professional kitchen serves full meals. A fully stocked Pro Shop, well-appointed changing facilities and individual lockers, spike-proof carpeting throughout and covered parking for golf carts cater for the most discerning golfer.

The 505-meter par-five 13th is one of Leopard Creek’s most memorable holes. Here the green is right on the edge of the Crocodile river but 32 meters above the level of the water, offering magnificent views up the river and into the Kruger Park.

Gary Player is especially proud of the par-five 18th with its island green and the par-four 9th with its peninsula green jutting out of the same body of water.

The elegant clubhouse is sited on the bank of the Crocodile River. The lounge leads on to

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JOHN COLLIER 2018

ANNUAL SURVEY ON

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he twelfth edition of the John Collier Annual Survey on Governance and Environmental Compliance for South African Golf Courses is due to be mailed out in March to all golf clubs in South Africa.

This twelfth Annual Survey provides an essential tool for chairmen, management committees and club management of golf courses as well as industry representative bodies and constitutes a benchmark for all golf clubs to measure themselves against the latest trends.

The Annual Survey once again reports on the performance of golf clubs throughout South Africa regarding environmental compliance and good governance, it assesses the current legislative, regulatory and compliance environment in South Africa, and concludes with an opinion piece on sustainable golf, agents for change and the representative bodies of the turf grass industry.

If you have any queries, please contact John Collier at ajcollier@telkomsa.net

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P roduct review – T he W ilson D 7 line

WILSON GOLF

INTRODUCES SUPERLIGHT D7 DRIVER AND WOOD LINE Fairway Woods and Hybrid Wilson Staff D7 fairway woods and hybrid offer a dramatic change to previous distance versions, starting with a head shape inspired by input from Wilson Tour players.

The new lightweight crown construction features thin-cast pockets which reduces five grams of weight and promotes the superlight design.

“By removing excessive weight and changing the structure of the clubs, we see that the D7 woods and hybrids make a significant gain in performance,” said Jon. “As with the D7 driver, the D7 fairways and hybrid can be swung faster with the same effort to give golfers the desired distance.”

The new D7 line with RE-AKT Technology delivers faster club head speed for longer distances.

Wilson Golf officially launched the new D7 driver along with the line of D7 woods and hybrids for the 2019 season. Highlighted by its superlight design, the D7 driver, woods and hybrids provides golfers with greater ball speeds for longer distances, and ultimate playability when attacking the green.

With a club head weight of just 192 grams, the Wilson Staff D7 driver features RE-AKT Technology plus a combination of superlight design and reactive face technology to deliver faster club head speeds and ball speeds for longer distances off the tee.

A Carpenter Custom 455 Stainless Steel face insert provides a thin, hot face, increasing both feel and distance.

The D7 fairway wood is available in three loft options – 15˚ (3-wood); 18˚ (5-wood); and 21˚ (7-wood) with the same UST-Mamiya Helium Series shaft and Wilson Staff MicroLite Lamkin grip as used on the driver. Left hand models are available in 15° and 18° loft options.

The D7 hybrid is available in four loft options (19˚, 22˚, 25˚ and 28˚) with the UST-Mamiya Recoil shaft in A-, R- and S- flexes at 65 grams. The grip is the Wilson Staff classic Lamkin Crossline pattern grip.

Left handed versions are available in 19°, 22˚ and 25° loft options.

The D7 driver, woods and hybrid are available for purchase on Wilson.com and at golf shops.

P roduct review – T he W ilson D 7 line

WILSON

UNVEILS D7 IRONS WITH RE-AKT TECHNOLOGY The new line of irons features progressive power holes to provide longer distances and maximum feel.

Combining the aesthetics from the award-winning FG Tour V6 and C300 irons with ground-breaking game improvement technology, the new D7 line gives golfers greater distance and a more consistent performance during each round on the course.

With the “D” in D7 standing for distance, the new line of irons integrates Wilson’s RE-AKT technology to provide golfers power where it is needed most. Featuring three rows of Power Holes in the long irons (4-7) and Wilson’s thinnest club face ever, the D7 irons ensure golfers get maximum distance due to the greater responsiveness off the club face.

“The D7 line is our latest installment of game improvement irons that will give golfers increased distances on the longer irons and precision with the shorter clubs,” said Jon Pergande, Manager, of Wilson Golf Club Innovation. “Our RE-AKT technology and ultra-thin, responsive club face increases ball speeds to help produce maximum distances, while the shorter clubs give golfers a greater feel and more distance control.”

With fewer Power Holes than the longer irons and optimized weighting, the shorter D7 irons are ideal for golfers seeking maximum feel and precise distance control when approaching the green.

The new design aesthetics of the club face include straighter lines, a cleaner topline and improved weighting.

The irons are outfitted with Recoil Series Graphite shafts, available in A, R and S flexes at 65 grams. KBS Tour 80 Steel shafts are also available in R and S flexes.

About Wilson Golf

About Wilson

For 100 years, Wilson Golf has designed, manufactured and distributed premium and recreational golf equipment throughout the world. Since 1914, Wilson Staff irons have won 61 major championships, more than any other iron manufacturer in history. The winning tradition continues today by delivering the highest quality equipment to all golfers to enhance performance on the course and overall enjoyment of the game.

Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods Co., a division of Amer Sports, is the world’s leading manufacturer of sports equipment, apparel and accessories. Through its dedication to creating products that enable athletes at every level to perform at their best, Wilson has earned its place as a leader in sporting goods for over a century.

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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S Sunshine Tour

PGA TOUR

Dimension Data Pro-Am Fancourt - The Montagu, 14 - 17 February 2019 1 2 3 4 T5

Philip Eriksson Justin Walters Dean Burmester Jaco Van Zyl Merrick Bremner Jaco Ahlers Jbe’ Kruger T8 Bradley Neil Jeff Winther T10 Fredrik From Jaco Prinsloo

SWE RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA SCO DEN SWE RSA

66-67-67-68 64-69-71-67 68-67-68-69 65-66-69-73 70-74-65-65 68-67-71-68 66-68-68-72 73-68-68-66 70-69-66-70 69-67-73-67 71- 67-68-70

ZIM RSA RSA GRE RSA ENG RSA RSA BRA RSA RSA RSA RSA ZAM

R 752,875.00 R 524,875.00 R 332,025.00 R 199,500.00 R 130,625.00 R 130,625.00 R 130,625.00 R 100,937.50 R 100,937.50 R 77,425.00 R 77,42.00

1 2 3 T4

J.B. Holmes USA Justin Thomas USA Si Woo Kim KOR Marc Leishman AUS Rory McIlroy NIR Other South Africans T28 Dylan Frittelli RSA T56 Ernie Els RSA

68-69-72-66 68-67-69-73 62-72-69-74 63-66-77-72 71-64-76-68 71-70-68-70 70-71-68-70 73-64-76-67 71-63-75-71 71-71-67-71 67-72-69-72 67-64-76-73 66-68-72-74 67-69-70-74

275 277 277 278 279 279 279 280 280 280 280 280 280 280

(-13) R317,000.00 (-11) R 180,400.00 (-11) R 180,400.00 (-10) R 84,000.00 (-9) R 55,000.00 (-9) R 55,000.00 (-9) R 55,000.00 (-8) R 33,885.71 (-8) R 33,885.71 (-8) R 33,885.71 (-8) R 33,885.71 (-8) R 33,885.71 (-8) R 33,885.71 (-8) R 33,885.71

Martin Trainer USA Aaron Baddeley AUS Daniel Berger USA Roger Sloan CAN Johnson Wagner USA Other South African T6 Charl Schwartzel RSA T59 Trevor Immelma RSA

Sunshine Tour order of merit as at 25 february 2019

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Zander Lombard Justin Harding Bryce Easton Neil Schietekat Thomas Aiken Philip Eriksson Alex Haindl Oliver Bekker Dylan Frittelli Louis de Jager Jbe’ Kruger Daniel van Tonder Justin Walters Jake Roos Brandon Stone Michael Palmer Jaco Ahlers Adilson Da Silva Peter Karmis Jaco Van Zyl

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RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA SWE RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA BRA GRE RSA

7 10 11 22 3 18 22 7 3 19 11 22 5 22 3 22 16 8 15 8

R 2,105,034.69 R 1,467,795.00 R 1,312,953.57 R 1,163,343.30 R 1,097,011.52 R 991,483.75 R 988,347.33 R 977,455.28 R 973,941.23 R 868,006.00 R 777,946.75 R 751,136.50 R 726,813.61 R 701,121.00 R 700,107.48 R 681,616.66 R 679,059.95 R 671,163.15 R 603,241.28 R 573,113.56

270 271 272 273 273

68-72-72-68 71-71-71-73

280 (-4) $ 50,320.00 286 (+2) $ 16,650.00

70-67-69-67 70-68-66-72 70-71-69-66 70-67-72-67 69-69-69-69

273 276 276 276 276

(-14) $ 1,332,000.00 (-13) $ 799,200.00 (-12) $ 503,200.00 (-11) $ 325,600.00 (-11) $ 325,600.00

(-15) (-12) (-12) (-12) (-12)

$ 540,000.00 $ 198,000.00 $ 198,000.00 $ 198,000.00 $ 198,000.00

71-68-72-66 277 (-11) $ 104,250.00 72-71-72-73 288 (0) $ 6,660.00

PGA Tour order of merit as of 25 February 2019

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Xander Schauffele USA Matt Kuchar USA Gary Woodland USA Marc Leishman AUS Justin Thomas USA Dustin Johnson USA Charles Howell III USA Phil Mickelson USA Rory McIlroy NIR Brooks Koepka USA

Other South Africans 32 Branden Grace 86 Louis Oosthuizen 155 Ernie Els 160 Dylan Frittelli ZANDER LOMBARD

63-69-68-70 66-65-65-75 68-70-68-66 69-69-67-68 72-63-69-69

Puerto Rico Open 21 - 24 February 2019, Coco Beach Golf & CC 1 T2

RAM Cape Town Open Royal Cape GC, 7 - 10 February 2019 1 Benjamin Follett-Smith T2 Zander Lombard Jean-Paul Strydom 4 Peter Karmis T5 Hennie Otto Jack Harrison Jaco Ahlers T8 Jacques P de Villiers Adilson Da Silva Herman Loubser Jacques Kruyswijk Andrew Curlewis Thriston Lawrence Madalitso Muthiya

268 (-21) 271 (-18) 272 (-17) 273 (-16) 274 (-15) 274 (-15) 274 (-15) 275 (-14) 275 (-14) 276 (-13) 276 (-3)

Genesis Open Riviera CC, 14 - 17 February 2019

RSA RsA RSA RSA

8 8 9 7 7 5 10 6 5 4

$ 3,530,861.00 $ 3,031,933.00 $ 2,741,403.00 $ 2,391,391.00 $ 2,336,965.00 $ 2,323,352.00 $ 2,235,349.00 $ 2,070,480.00 $ 2,035,396.00 $ 1,989,000.00

8 4 6 7

$ 993,755.00 $ 387,374.00 $ 166,851.00 $ 161,360.00

web.com TOUR 1 2 3 4 5

web.com tour order of merit as of 25 Feb 2019 Mark Anderson USA Michael Gligic CAN Rafael Campos PRC Zecheng Dou CHI Mark Hubbard USA

Other South Africans 75 Oliver Bekker

RSA

3 5 5 4 5

$ 140,781.00 $ 124,225.00 $ 118,181.00 $ 110,619.00 $ 105,421.00

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$ 9,600.00

CHAMPIoNS TOUR Champions Tour order of merit as of 25 February 2019

1 2 3 4 5

Bernhard Langer GER Tom Lehman USA David Toms USA Miguel Angel Jiménez SPA Marco Dawson USA

Other South Africans 19 Retief Goosen 45 David Frost

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$ 503,000.00 $ 378,022.00 $ 295,351.00 $ 279,682.00 $ 207,951.00

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Sunshine Tour

DATE EVENT VENUE MARCH 2019 7 - 9 12 - 15 18 - 22 21 - 24 28 - 31 APRIL 2019 4 - 7 11 - 14 MAY 2019 1 - 4 17 - 20

Limpopo Championship Vusi Ngubeni Final Qualifying School Qualifying School Final The Tour Championship Mopani Redpath Zambia Open

Euphoria GE Modderfontein GC Houghton GC Serengeti GE Nkana GC

Zanaco Masters Old Mutual Zimbabwe Open

Lusaka GC Royal Harare GC

Investec Royal Swazi Open Lombard Insurance Classic

Royal Swazi Spa CC Royal Swazi Spa CC

Amateur events - Men

DATE EVENT VENUE MARCH 2019 4 8 - 9 10 - 11 11 - 12 11 - 16 22 - 23 23 - 25 25 - 26 APRIL 2019 6 - 7 7 8 - 12 8 - 12 12 - 14 17 - 19

Gauteng North Mid-Amateur Open KZN Senior Classic Border Mid-Amateur KZN Senior Open Northern Amateur Boland Senior Open Northern Cape Open WP Seniors Masters

Waterkloof GC Zimbali CC East London GC Umhlali CC Randpark GC Hermanus GC Sishen GC Steenberg GC

EP/Border Stroke Play Highveld Mid-Amateur Open Senior/Super Senior IPT - A Sections Senior/Super Senior IPT - B Sections North West Open Boland Amateur Stroke Play

Fish River Resort Middelburg CC Wingate Park CC Katberg Eco GE Potchefstroom CC Paarl GC

CONTAC T DETAILS Boland Golf Union Border Golf Union Central Gauteng Golf Union Eastern Gauteng Golf Union

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Freestate and Northern Cape Golf Union Gauteng North Golf Union Karoo Golf Union Sunshine Tour

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(057) 899 1724 (012) 667 1087 (054) 332 3323 (021) 850 6500

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DATE EVENT VENUE APRIL 2019 (CONTINUED) 22 - 24 Western Province Amateur Qualify 25 - 27 Western Province Amateur 28 Free State Mid-Amateur Open 30 Apr - 2 May SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play MAY 2019 3 - 5 KZN Stroke Play 4 - 5 Vaal Senior Open 13 - 17 SA Country Districts 30 - 31 Fancourt Senior Open

Bellville GC BellvilleGC Maccauvlei GC Ebotse GC Beachwood CC Maccauvlei GC Plettenberg Bay CC Fancourt CC

Amateur events - Women

DATE EVENT VENUE MARCH 2019 2 - 3 4 - 7 3 - 9 11 - 16 10 - 12 28 - 30 25 - 26 31 Mar - 4 Apr

North West Championship South African Juniors International All Africa Junior Golf Challenge Investec Womens SA Open KZN Championship Western Province Women’s Amateur Championship Nomads Rose Bowl Girls Championship Regional All Africa Challenge Trophy

Magalies Park GC Rondebosch GC TBA Westlake GC Umhlali CC Atlantic Beach GC Langebaan CC Nkonyeni GE

APRIL 2019 13 - 14 Free State Open, Closed, Mid-Am & Junior Championship Schoeman Park GC 28 - 29 Sanlam SA Stroke Play Championship Woodhill CC MAY 2019 1 - 3 5 - 6

12 - 15

Sanlam SA Match Play Championship Gauteng Open & Junior, Mid-Am & Senior Championship

Senior Womens SA Nationals

Woodhill CC CC Johannesburg Vaal de Grace GE

CONTAC T DETAILS KZN Golf Union Mpumalanga Golf Union Limpopo Golf Union North-West Province Golf Union

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Southern Cape Golf Union Eastern Cape Golf Union Western Province Golf Union Sunshine Tour (Joanne)

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EUROPEAN TOUR World Golf Championship - Mexico Champoinship Club de Golf Chapultepec, 21-24 February 1 2 T3

Johnson dustin Mcilroy rory aphibarnrat kiradech Casey paul Poulter ian

Other south africans T25 oosthuizen louis T33 grace branden T36 van rooyen erik T51 sterne richard T56 coetzee george 71 Norris shaun

usa nir tha eng eng

64-67-66-66 63-70-68-67 68-69-68-68 71-72-65-65 68-68-69-68

263 268 273 273 273

(-21) € 1,538,801.00 (-16) € 965,608.00 (-11) € 416,226.00 (-11) € 416,226.00 (-11) € 416,226.00

rsa rsa rsa rsa rsa rsa

72-66-69-73 71-71-69-71 72-68-74-69 69-68-74-76 67-74-74-75 79-80-73-72

280 282 283 287 290 290

(-4) € 82,231.00 (-2) € 68,783.00 (-1) € 66,138.00 (+ 3) € 52,910.00 (+6) € 48,942.00 (+20) € 42,549.00

European Tour order of merit as of 25 Feb 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

LOWRY Shane IRL POULTER Ian ENG STERNE Richard RSA DECHAMBEAU Bryson USA OOSTHUIZEN Louis RSA LIPSKY David USA LUITEN Joost NED WALLACE Matt ENG LI Haotong CHN RAI Aaron ENG

Other Southern Africans 19 HARDING Justin 33 LOMBARD Zander 40 GRACE Branden 42 AIKEN Thomas 55 VAN ROOYEN Erik 63 ELS Ernie 66 FRITTELLI Dylan 71 VINCENT Scott 82 PORTEOUS Haydn 85 BEKKER Oliver 87 COETZEE George 90 FICHARDT Darren 92 SCHWARTZEL Charl 92 EASTON Bryce 98 WALTERS Justin

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA ZIM RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

3 4 7 3 4 8 4 6 4 6

€ 1,256,600.00 € 989,500.00 € 902,300.00 € 853,900.00 € 853,800.00 € 766,000.00 € 711,500.00 € 691,600.00 € 643,200.00 € 614,900.00

7 6 4 8 5 5 3 4 7 2 7 4 2 3 6

€ 430,300.00 € 253,000.00 € 198,200.00 € 194,600.00 € 144,300.00 € 128,400.00 € 121,600.00 € 116,200.00 € 107,400.00 € 104,200.00 € 100,200.00 € 97,100.00 € 94,800.00 € 94,800.00 € 83,600.00

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR European Challenge Tour order of merit as of 25 Feb 2019

First tournament 4 April 2019

EUROPEAN SENIORS TOUR European tour seniors tour order of merit as of 25 Feb 2019

First tournament 4 April 2019

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LPGA Tour order of merit as of 25 February 2019

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Nelly Korda USA Amy Yang KOR Eun-Hee Ji KOR Celine Boutier FRA Mirim Lee KOR Minjee Lee AUS Jin Young Ko KOR Moriya Jutanugarn THA Carlota Ciganda SPA Brooke M. Henderson CAN

Other South Africans 42 Ashleigh Buhai 95 Lee-Anne Pace

RSa RSA

3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 2

$ 348,631.00 $ 268,271.00 $ 247,599.00 $ 184,066.00 $ 171,777.00 $ 170,473.00 $ 132,719.00 $ 121,512.00 $ 119,224.00 $ 105,533.00

2 2

$ 34,513.00 $ 6,186.00

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR Ladies European Tour order of merit as of 25 Feb 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T9

Marianne Skarpnord Charley Hull Nuria Iturrios Nicole Broch Larsen Anne Van Dam Jenny Haglund Caroline Hedwall Nanna Koerstz Madsen Luna Sobron Jodi Ewart Shadoff

Other South Africans 20 Stacy Lee Bregman

NOR ENG SPA DEN FRA SWE SWE DEN SPA ENG

2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1

€ 55,792.86 € 38,115.60 € 16,461.75 € 15,431.92 € 13,868.06 € 13,485.30 € 11,807.20 € 11,400.14 € 10,164.16 € 10,164.16

RSA

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€ 5,950.11

Official world golf ranking as of 25 Feb 2019

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Justin Rose ENG Dustin Johnson USA Justin Thomas USA Brooks Koepka USA Bryson DeChambeau USA Rory McIlroy NIR Xander Schauffele USA Jon Rahm SPA Rickie Fowler USA Francesco Molinari ITA

Other South Africans 27 Louis Oosthuizen 41 Branden Grace 71 Justin Harding 82 Shaun Norris 87 Dylan Frittelli 96 Charl Schwartzel 118 Brandon Stone 122 Richard Sterne 141 Dean Burmester 150 Erik van Rooyen 160 Darren Fichardt

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9.87 9.86 8.69 8.67 7.63 6.67 6.30 6.12 5.89 5.58

47 45 48 43 56 46 55 52 45 48

3.66 2.77 1.85 1.64 1.58 1.44 1.23 1.21 1.13 1.10 1.05

2 54 52 62 63 52 52 50 52 52 46

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SA's best primed for glory battle at Westlake

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outh Africa’s leading international golfer became the third player to achieve a hat-trick of triumphs and she will take up her title defence when the R2-million LET co-sanctioned showpiece returns to Westlake Golf Club from 14-16 March.

Lee-Anne Pace and Stacy Bregman are always dangerous and, if you factor in the international entries, the level of competition will be even higher.

“With spots into two LET events, courtesy of the Investec South African Women’s Open and the Jabra Ladies Classic, we can expect an even bigger presence of LET players. Several Sunshine Ladies Tour players like Lejan Lewthwaite and Nobuhle Dlamini have also made huge strides over the last 12 months.

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“When Investec took up the title sponsorship last year and put the Investec South African Women’s Open back on the LET schedule, the interest in the event really sparked and the tournament drew a strong field of international golfers,” said Buhai.

Defending champion Ashleigh Buhai will spearhead the local challenge in the Ladies European Tour co-sanctioned R2-million Investec South African Women’s Open at Westlake Golf Club from 14-16 March 2019

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SPECIAL FEATURE - CELEBRIT Y GOLFER PROFILE

Henry Davids

Multiply Titans Cricket Captain 1. Where were you born and which schools did you attend?

I was born in a small town called Pniel, just between Stellenbosch and Franschoek. I went to Pniel Primary and Stellenbosch High.

2. Do you come from a sporting family?

Very much so, my dad played cricket and rugby and so did my brother. The town I came from is sports mad, which abviously helped as we played basically all types of sports every day in the streets.

3. Who was your biggest influence in your cricket career?

Probably my dad as he spent loads of time and money on my development from a young age.

4. You made your debut for Boland in 2000, do you still remember the game?

Yes I do, it was against the touring New Zealand team back then.

5. With such an illustrious career over 19 years, what stands out as your highlight, or highlights.

There’s plenty of highlights, making my debut for the Proteas, captaining the Titans, winning trophies and being part of a very successful couple of years with this team. The most

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pleasing one could be playing for this long period and still being able to compete with the young pups.

6. Still playing after 19 years of first class cricket all over the world,do you still set yourself goals and what are they, or are you just enjoying the game?

I love playing cricket and love testing myself at this age, on and off the field. My biggest goals these days are to influence fellow players for the better and obviously to win games for the Titans.

7. What is your opinion of 20/20 cricket, do you think that it’s bad for the longer format like 4 & 5 day cricket ?

Not at all, I think it’s helping the players skills to improve. And its drawing different crowds to the cricket, but 4-day and test cricket is still the purest form of the game.

8. What was your reaction when you heard AB de Villiers recently retired ?

I totally understand why, when you have a young family, it is tough to be away from home for long periods. Family is a lot more important than anything else in the world.

9. You are a brand ambassador for The Els Club Copperleaf and Serengeti Golf & Wildlife

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I am an ambassador for The Els Club Copperleaf, but at Serengeti I just have a very good friend in Mark Renwick that let’s me play there all the time.

At Copperleaf Jaun Geyser is so good to me, when ever I have time, I can just pop in and play. The course is in pristine condition all the time!!! The service is immaculate from the offices to the green keepers. It just shows why the course is so highly rated.

11. Favorite cricket ground?

Supersport Park Centurion and Newlands.

12. Toughest batsmen you played against?

There’s plenty, Chris Gayle, AB, Suresh Raina.

13. Toughest bowler you played against?

Saeed Ajmal.

14. What are your hobbies when you are not on the field?

Golf and time with the family.

10. Hardest country to play cricket in?

Probably the sub-continent as it’s so foreign to our 15. Do you live by a particular mantra?

I just try to enjoy life and to appreciate players. But we have a great record overseas as everything that comes my way.

South Africans know how to adapt to conditions.

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When did you start playing golf?

About 10-12 years ago.

What is your current handicap?

My current handicap is a 3.1 index.

Are you a member of a golf club?

The Els Club Copperleaf.

Which is your favorite golf course and why?

The Els Club Copperleaf, I love the layout and it’s a lot trickier than what it looks like.

Do you still play with any of your former teammates and if so who’s the toughest competitor on the course ?

Most of the cricketers play golf, so on our off days we are on the golf course. They are all competitive, and they hate losing.

Have you had any embarrassing moments whilst playing golf?

Of course, I do shank the odd one now and then.

Which club do you use the most?

Besides my putter probably my lob wedge.

Do you walk or take a cart?

Cart.

Your favourite golfer would be?

Tiger Woods.

Have you ever had a hole-in-one?

Yes I’ve had 2.

Who would be in your ideal fourball?

Tiger, Dustin Johnson, Jason Day and myself, all with Taylormade of course.

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Memorable 112th SA Amateur victory for Nienaber

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or third successive year, the South African flag was raised at the South African Amateur Championship after South Africa’s top ranked Wilco Nienaber won the country’s most coveted amateur title last month.

In a gripping final round then went the distance at King David Mowbray GC, the world number 29 was ruthlessly tested by 16-yearold Jordan Duminy in the 36-hole final.

The 2018 Amateur Championship qualifier winner was undoubtedly the favourite going into the final day, but unheralded Duminy showed maturity beyond his years to knock out two top Irish golfers to reach the final and he never backed off in the last clash.

On the back foot for most of the final, an

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uncharacteristic fist-pump after he holed a par-putt at the 36th hole to beat Duminy 1-up, signalled Nienaber’s joy and relief at achieving a lifelong dream.

“It is such an honour for me to lift this trophy,” he said.

“At the start of the week I said that I rated this championship higher than the runner-up finish in the Brabazon Trophy or winning the qualifier at the Amateur Championship last year. It’s been a dream for many years and I am overjoyed that I finally achieved it.”

In addition to the amateur world golf ranking points he earn with this victory, Nienaber will get another stab at the Freddie Tait Trophy with a start in the South African Open Championship later this year.

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Steady Schaper seals SA Stroke Play victory Despite coming under intense pressure from fellow GolfRSA National Squad member Deon Germishuys down the closing holes, Schaper was the coolest man on the 18th green as closed out victory on a 19-under 269 aggregate.

“I was still a little disappointed after I got knocked out at the SA Amateur last week, but this sure makes up for it,” said Schaper, who rose to second in the GolfRSA Open Amateur rankings following his winning performance in Stellenbosch.

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Almost from the time he hit his first shots as a two-year-old with a plastic set of clubs at San Lameer CC, Jayden Schaper has been a grinder.

A no frills, no fuss guy who was taught that good old fashioned hard work and an unflappable self-belief gets you the rewards.

With a trophy cabinet at home already bursting, it came as no surprise when the 17-year-old Benoni golfer grinded out a one-shot victory in the South African Stroke Play Championship.

Schaper’s workmanlike route around De Zalze GC for rounds of 67 and a joint course record 63 earned him the 36-hole lead on 14-under-par. A steady third round 70 helped him to retain his five stroke overnight lead and South Africa’s top ranked junior pulled it through with a three-under-par 69 in the final round.

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“This was something I also really wanted and I’m very proud that I achieved it. It was a very special week with my dad (Ryan) on the bag.

He has been there for almost every important milestone in my career and I’m really glad we could share this experience.”

final results (top20)

269 Jayden Schaper 270 Deon Germishuys 276 Mark Power

Hennie O’Kennedy 277 Malcolm Mitchell

Conor Purcell 278 Samuel Simpson

Euan Walker 279 James Sugrue 280 Wilco Nienaber 281 Joseph Long

Caolan Rafferty

Casey Jarvis

Ben van Wyk

Kieran Cantley 282 Robert Brazill

Keagan Thomas

Therion Nel 283 Kartik Sharma

Luke Mayo Yurav Premlall

Tyran Snyders

Christiaan Burke

Alexander Herrmann

Meyer Pauw

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Lewthwaite’s long wait ends with play-off glory

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eján Lewthwaite stepped up to the Sunshine Ladies Tour winner’s circle at the South African Women’s Masters with a dramatic play-off victory over young GolfRSA amateur Kajal Mistry at San Lameer CC last month.

But it would be the true masterstroke of Lewthwaite that would have the final say as she rolled a monster putt straight into the hole for a birdie three. Mistry’s makeable birdie came up short and the title duly went to Lewthwaite.

The pair ended three rounds tied on one-under 215, with Lewthwaite closing with a superb five-under 67 after opening efforts of 75 and 73. Mistry, meanwhile, signed for a one-under 71 to go with her earlier rounds of 75 and 69.

The 28-year-old Lewthwaite had been knocking on the door the last few weeks with third at the Canon Sunshine Ladies Tour Open at the beginning of February, before a second place at the Dimension Data Ladies Pro-Am the following week in George.

The duo crossed irons as they headed back to the short par four 18th for a sudden death play-off. The 18-year-old Mistry went first and split the fairway, while Lewthwaite found a decent lie in the rough on the right.

“A couple people were saying 3-2-1 this week because I was third at Irene, second at DiData…

So I’m happy to complete that sequence,” Lewthwaite said.

Lewthwaite was first to hit her approach, which nested near the back of the green some 35 feet from the pin and it was advantage Mistry, who stuck her second to 12 feet.

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For Mistry, though, the agony of defeat was clear for all to see, but Lewthwaite believes the youngster is destined for a long career in the game. “Kajal is a fantastic player,” said Lewthwaite. “She’s going to do so well in the future.”

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is the Golfer from the past?

He was an American born in Springfield, Missouri who won three majors in his career, the last of which occurred only months before he died at the age of 42.

He was reputed at the time to have the biggest wardrobe of all professional golfers.

He represented the United States on 5 Ryder Cup teams and was known for his patriotic passion for the event, once saying of his European opponents, “On paper, they should be caddying for us.”

He was a favorite of photographers because of his ivy caps and patterned pants, which were a cross between plus fours and knickerbockers a throwback to the once-commonplace golfing “uniform.”

He won the PGA Championship in1989 and the U.S. Open in 1991 and 1999.

The NFL paid our mystery golfer to wear the colours of the nearest pro football team in the area of the tournament to help promote the NFL. Answer on page 88

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Golf Shops

GAUTENG Golf Clubs Akasia GC Avion Park GC Benoni CC Bronkhorstspruit GC Bryanston CC CMR GC Copper Leaf GE Dainfern GC Eagle Canyon GC Ebotse GC ERPM GC Germiston GC Glendower GC Glenvista GC Hillside GC Irene CC Jackal Creek GE Johannesburg CC Kempton Park CC Killarney GC Krugersdorp GC Kyalami GC Leeuwkop GC Maccauvlei GC Meyerton GC Modderfontein GC Observatory GC Parkview GC Pebble Rock GC Pollak Park GC Pretoria CC Pretoria GC Randpark GC Randfontein GC Reading GC Riviera on Vaal CC Royal Jhb & Kensington GC Royal Oak CC Services GC Silver Lakes CC Southdowns CC Springs CC State Mines CC Wanderers GC

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Waterkloof GC Wingate CC (012) 542-1309 Woodhill CC (011) 970-7000 Zwartkops CC (011) 849-5211 (013) 932-3940 Driving Ranges (011) 706-1361 Colbyn D/R (011) 472-8060 Grasslands D/R (012) 668-8900 Greenhills D/R (011) 875-0400 Jim and Jerrys’ D/R (011) 801-6611 Kimiad D/R & (011) 749-1638 Mashie Course (011) 826-2466 Observatory D/R (011) 827-7818 Panorama D/R (011) 453-1013 Sandy Bunker D/R (011) 432-3150 Six Fountains D/R (012) 546-1764 Verwey D/R (012) 667-1081 Wits D/R (011) 251-6721 Zwartkops D/R (011) 202-1620 (011) 970-1075 Golf Shops (011) 442-3880 (011) 660-4365 Second Chance (010) 594-0034 The Golfers Club (011) 466-2888 Edenvale (016) 422-1263 The Golfers Club (016) 362-0809 Fourways (011) 608-2033 The Golfers Club (011) 648-9574 West Rand (011) 646-5400 The Pro Shop (012) 808-0883 Woodmead (011) 362-6757 (012) 460-3372 (012) 386-6836 (011) 215-8600 (011) 693-5414 (011) 907-8906 (016) 430-1380 (011) 640-3021 (011) 740-0016 (012) 651-4411 (012) 809-2110 (011) 943-4448 (011) 362-5031 (011) 740-9962 (011) 447-3311

(012) 460-2542 The Pro Shop (051) 430-7313 (012) 997-1298 Bloemfontein (012) 998-0011 WESTERN CAPE (012) 654-2111

Golf Clubs (012) 342-3882 (082) 777-8912 (011) 828-9555 (011) 662-1603 (012) 997-2240 (011) 487-3898 (012) 661-0533 (073) 109-4239 (012) 809-0430 (082) 371 7323 (011) 717-9416 (012) 654-4830

(011) 440-0558 (011) 453-6352 (011) 465-9985 (011) 475-7519 (011) 602-8888

FREESTATE Golf Clubs

Bethlehem GC (058) 303-0940 Bloemfontein GC (051) 447-0906 Clarens GE (058) 256-1270 Clocolan GC (051) 943-1933 Ficksburg GC (051) 933-3711 Heron Banks Golf Estate (078) 052-4083 Kimberly GC (053) 841-0179 Kroonstad GC (056) 212-5169 Ladybrand GC (051) 924-3146 Oppenheimer Park (057) 353-2131 Parys GE (056) 818-1567 Schoeman Park GC (051) 408-3811 Tempe GC (051) 402-1489 Vaal de Grace (056) 811-2013

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Arabella GC (028) 284-0000 Atlantic Beach GC (021) 553-2223 Bellville GC (021) 913-3100 Bredasdorp GC (028) 424-1855 Clovelly CC (021) 784-2111 Devonvale GE (021) 865-2080 De Zalze GC (021) 880-7300 Erinvale GC (021) 847-1144 King David Mowbray GC (021) 685-3018 Kleinmond GC (028) 271-3525 Langebaan GC (022) 772-2112 Paarl GC (021) 863-1140 Parow GC (021) 930-2160 Pearl Valley GC (021) 867-8000 Rondebosch GC (021) 689-4176 Royal Cape GC (021) 761-6551 Shelley point CC (022) 742-1394 Simonstown CC (021) 786-1233 Somerset West GC (021) 852-2925 Steenberg GC (021) 715-0227 Stellenbosch GC (021) 880-0103 Strand GC (021) 853-6268 Westlake GC (021) 788-2020

Driving Ranges Riverclub

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Golf Shops The Golfers Club Century City

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THE GARDEN ROUTE Golf Clubs Fancourt - Montagu / Outeniqua Fancourt - The Links Fynbos GCE George GC Goose Valley GE Kingswood GE Knysna GC

(044) 804-0183 (044) 804-0785 (042) 285-0321 (044) 873-6116 (044) 533-5082 (0861) 727-170 (044) 384-1150

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SA GOLF TR ADER DIREC TORY Mossel Bay GC Oubaai GE Pezula GC Pinnacle Point GR Plettenburg Bay GC Simola GE

(044) 691-2379 (044) 851-1234 (044) 302-5300 (044) 606-5300 (044) 533-2132 (044) 302-9677

Prince’s Grant GC (032) 482-0041 Royal Durban GC (031) 309-2581 Sakabula GC (033) 330-6751 San Lameer GC (039) 313-5141 Scottburgh GC (039) 976-0041 Selborne Park GE 087 135 05589 Southbroom GC (039) 316-6051 St Cathryns GC (033) 444-1945 Golf Shops Umdoni Park GC (039) 975-1320 The Pro Shop (044) 871-0620 Umhlali CC (032) 947-1181 Bells Academy Umkomaas GC (039) 973-1330 Victoria CC (033) 347-1394 EA STERN CAPE Wild Coast CC (039) 305-2799 Windsor park GC (031) 303-1728 Golf Clubs (032) 538-1041 Bushman Sands GC (042) 231-8000 Zimbali CC East London GC (043) 735-1356 Driving Ranges Fish River Sun GC (040) 676-1101 Lynton Hall (039) 975-1502 Gonubie GC (043) 740-5645 Golf Academy Hankey GC (042) 284-0335 Mt Edgecombe D/R (031) 502-3480 Humewood Links GC (041) 583-2137 University Dbn D/R (031) 261-8062 Jeffreys Bay GC (042) 293-2532 Westville D/R (031) 265-0148 Katberg GC (040) 864-1010 Port Elizabeth GC (041) 374-3140 Golf Shops (031) 566-5292 Royal Port Alfred GC (046) 624-4796 The Golfers Club Shark River GC (041) 581-6188 Umhlanga (031) 263 0034 St Francis Bay GC (042) 294-0467 The Pro Shop St Francis Links (042) 200-4500 Durban Uitenhage GC (041) 966-1868 LIMPOPO Walmer Park GC (074) 259-1788 Walmer CC (041) 581-1877 Golf Clubs West Bank GC (043) 731-1523 Elements (010) 591 2951 Zwartenbosch GC (042) 291-0569 Private Golf Reserve Euphoria GC (014) 743-5000 Driving Ranges Hans Merensky GC (015) 781-3931 (015) 491-5563 Harbour View D/R (084) 622-7259 Kameeldoring CC (014) 495-0026 Londt Park D/R (041) 360-8707 Koro Creek GC (012) 443-6700 Walmer Woods D/R (082) 372-8252 Legend GE Naboomspruit GC (014) 743-1963 Polokwane GC (015) 295-4118 Golf Shops Swartklip GC (014) 786-0186 The Pro Shop - PE (041) 363-0470 Univ. of Limpopo GC (015) 268-2183 Zebula CC (014) 734 7700

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Golf Clubs Amorello Game Lodge (035) 562-3182 Beachwood CC (031) 564-4257 Bluff National GC (031) 467-7448 Boschoek GC (033) 234-4232 Cathedral Peak GC (036) 488-1888 Cotswold Downs GC (031) 714-4432 Durban CC (031) 313-1777 Glengarry GC (033) 701-1355 Greytown CC (033) 417-2441 Kloof CC (031) 764-0555 Ladysmith CC (036) 637-3521 Margate CC (039) 317-2340 Maritzburg GC (033) 396-5755 Mt. Edgecombe CC (031) 539-5330 Port Shepstone GC (039) 695-0141

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NORTH WEST Golf Clubs Klerksdorp GC Leopard Park GC Magaliespark GC Mooinooi GC Orkney GC Pecanwood CC Potchefstroom GC Rustenburg GC Sandy Lane GC Seasons Eco Golf Estate

Golf Clubs Barberton CC Belfast GC Bethal GC Delmas GC Drakenzicht Mountain Links Graceland GC Kinross GC Komatipoort GC Kriel GC Kruger Park Lodge Leopard Creek GC Lydenburg GC Nelspruit GC Middelburg CC Morgenzon GC Sabie Country Club Sabi River Sun GC Standerton GC Tweefontein GC Walker Park GC Whiteriver GC Witbank CC

(013) 712-2923 (013) 253-0981 (017) 647-3265 (013) 665-5077 (083) 708-1994 (017) 620-1188 (017) 687-0122 (082) 888-0188 (017) 617-1145 (013) 737-5000 (013) 791-2406 (013) 235-3391 (013) 744-0958 (013) 282-6176 (017) 793-3074 (013) 764-2282 (013) 737-7311 (017) 719-1123 (013) 686-9660 (074) 259-1788 (013) 751-3781 (013) 656-3109

Driving Ranges Broham D/R Riverside Golf Park

(013) 755-6156 (013) 757-0960

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Nelspruit

(013) 757-1264

LESOTHO Maseru GC

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NAMIBIA Windhoek CC

(002646) 125-8498

GOLFING ASSOCIATIONS

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